Synonyms & Antonyms for crude

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Adjective

rude, rough, crude, raw mean lacking in social refinement. rude implies ignorance of or indifference to good form; it may suggest intentional discourtesy.
rude behavior rough is likely to stress lack of polish and gentleness.
rough manners crude may apply to thought or behavior limited to the gross, the obvious, or the primitive.
a crude joke raw suggests being untested, inexperienced, or unfinished.
turning raw youths into polished performers

Examples of crude in a Sentence

Adjective

They built a crude shelter out of branches.
a crude summary of the country's history
She first described the procedure in crude terms, and then went into more detail.

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